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    Double Bass Opinions on my solo playing?

    Hello! I'm a 14 (turning 15 in August!) year old upright and electric bass player from the bay area. I'm just looking for some critiques/comments/ideas on my soloing! [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] That link is just to a recording of me soloing over a G blues. If you could give me...
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    Double Bass Increasing Speed?

    haha I get the message. I actually have hit the practice bug lately. I do at least and hour a day of practice, if not two or three.
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    Double Bass Increasing Speed?

    Hi there TalkBass! I'm a 14 year old upright and electric player, and I'm having a bit of a problem. I can walk at very burning tempos (300+Bpm) and have no problem, however soloing at those kinds of tempos is real tough. I know this is tough for anyone, but ultimate goal is to be able to...
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    Double Bass Sick And Can't Practice

    Saw another thread similar to this, just curious if anyone is having the same experience. I'm pretty sick with an awful cough and a high fever. I'm not completely bedridden, but I don't do allot of moving. I managed to do an hour or so of practice today, but it was definitely tough to make...
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    Double Bass Action too high?

    I've got an Englehardt ply rented from my local music store. I threw a Shadow upright bass pickup under the bridge as well. I keep noticing the action on the bass is really high. I can't shave down the nut because it's a rental bass. Anything I can do to lower the action?
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    Double Bass New Project

    Wow... this tunes are really really great. Really enjoyed 'em all.
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    Double Bass How's My Playing?

    Thank you very much! I really love playing, and I've had had the chance to play with a jazz hall-of-famer, plus some really great professionals already, so I feel very fortunate.
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    Double Bass How's My Playing?

    Here's another tune if you're interested. Mood Indigo YouTube - Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington) - Upright Bass Solo
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    Double Bass How's My Playing?

    I'm a 14 year upright/electric bassist based in the Bay Area. Just looking for some feedback on my playing. These videos are by far not examples of my best work, but you can get the gist. Thank you! :) Oleo YouTube - Oleo Upright Bass Solo Haitian Fight Song YouTube - Upright Bass...
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    Double Bass Good Jazz Strings?

    I'm into Ray Brown's tone, and of course I'm a disciple of Mingus. Evah Pirazzi's seem to be a good choice.
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    Double Bass Good Jazz Strings?

    Hello everyone, I'm playing my upright almost everyday, and I'm primarily a jazz player. The bass I have rented is a bit old, and the strings that came on it are VERY old and tired. I play about 65% jazz, and 35% orchestral. I'm looking for a great jazz string that will also sound good for...
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    2x10 not enough?

    Thanks guys this has really helped my decision. I think I'll just save for a long time to splurge on a Littlemark II with a 4x10. That should fit my needs perfectly. Thanks everyone!
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    2x10 not enough?

    I've decided on a Carvin Bx500 head (or maybe a Markbass LittleMark II???). Anyways, I don't really have much cash to spend on a full 4x10 and I feel like a 1x15 wouldn't sound articulate enough with my Fender Jaguar bass. I just recently blew the speaker on my Fender Bassman 100 watt combo...
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    Rig Suggestions?

    I'm looking for a good rig to use live with my band. I'm looking at the Carvin BX500 with a 4x10 cab which is 550 watts which I think will be great for the tone and volume I'm looking for. However, many other heads have caught my eye. I am definitely into that great warm tube tone. Any...
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    Peavey Tour TNT vs. Carvin BX500

    Alright then. Maybe I'll save up for the Carvin head with a Carvin 4x10. Any other suggestions on a good rig somewhere around 500/600 watts?
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